Our CTO (Luke Cole) previously worked for Hemisphere GPS (orginally called BEELINE, and now bought out by AgJunction) as a "Robotics Engineer" implementing auto-guidance solutions for various quadbikes and agriculture tractors that was used by 100's of vehicles around the world.
For 10 years, starting as a teenager in 1998 - Luke Cole has also worked for leading research institutes and companies such as NICTA (now called CSIRO Data61), CSIRO, Seeing Machines and ANU Robotics System Lab (lead by Alex Zelinsky, who received a rare prestigious AO award in 2017 and was Defence Scientist of Australia from 2012 for 6 years). Luke's work included various autonomous mobile robot projects, involving computer vision, and even a self-driving car early 2000's. Back then OpenCV and ROS didn't exist, so we did a "roll-your-own" called VisLib and DROS comprised of 364,578 lines of code.
Lance Cole has also worked at NICTA and has a background of various hardware development, such as working for a contract company to the US millary (EOS), building the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).
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The Heart of the South Coast: Wollumboola and COLETEK
Located on the breathtaking South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, Wollumboola is a vibrant community that embodies the beauty and charm of this stunning region. As a local business owner or resident, you understand the importance of relying on trusted partners who can help your venture thrive in this exceptional part of the country. The team at COLETEK has been serving the South Coast for years, working closely with businesses like yours to drive growth, innovation, and success.
From Wollumboola's stunning coastline to its picturesque countryside, our area is a haven for those seeking adventure, relaxation, or simply a unique way of life. As a true local presence, COLETEK has been an integral part of the South Coast community, fostering relationships built on trust, reliability, and commitment to delivering exceptional results.
We take pride in being a nationally recognized Australian company with extensive experience working alongside businesses of all sizes across the country. Our reach extends far beyond Wollumboola's borders, yet our heart remains firmly planted in this spectacular region. With us by your side, you can rest assured that we'll utilize our expertise, innovative approach, and local know-how to help your business flourish.
What sets COLETEK apart? Our dedication to supporting the local economy, empowering entrepreneurs, and nurturing community growth. By choosing to partner with a trusted Australian company like ours, you're not only gaining access to world-class services but also contributing to the vitality of the Wollumboola region.
If you're looking for a trusted ally in your business journey on the South Coast, COLETEK is here to guide you through the ups and downs. We've built our reputation by being approachable, responsive, and always willing to listen. Our door is open to you – let's work together to drive positive change for Wollumboola and our community.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Wollumboola – Amazing Customer Testimonials
Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.
I was grateful to find Luke Cole at COLETEK in the early days of an invention idea. He was very patient and generous with information to guide me along the way. And even though I did not preceed with my project, I would still recommend his services. Thank you.
We have used COLETEK on a couple of occasions and found their service to be professional and on time. We specialise in engineering and design of height safety equipment and since a lot of parts are made by casting from stainless steel we require a quick model before we proceed with the tool manufacture. COLETEK has been able to provide this quickly saving us valuable time and giving us peace of mind knowing our parts will look right when casted from stainless steel.
I have been working closely with COLETEK for the past 6 years now, and I must say, it is a success story :-). I highly respect their team, they are a pleasure to work with and top skilled professionals. In addition to their top Technical service, their customer service is brilliant and it is a rare find. Their PCB repair rework skills are top notch and a rare find in this industry. I have been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years in various fields and seen it all so I can say with certainty that they are the best around and I am looking forward to keep working with them in the future.
COLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.
As the proprietor a DIY environmentally pest control products business I have been more then impressed with COLETEK's design capability and professionalism in assisting to realise an idea into reality. From concept, CAD drawings, 3D modelling, alterations right through to the finished product. I am extremely happy with our new termite control product. I have no hesitation in recommending COLETEK's services.
Founded in 2001, we are a multiple award winning, highly experienced multidisciplinary company specialising in lean product development through rapid prototyping - transforming ideas from concept to life. Our industry-leading team combines deep expertise, cutting-edge technology, and advanced equipment to validate emerging ideas—transforming them into market-ready hardware and software solutions.
Our experience dates back to the 1990s with ANU "Robotics Systems Lab", CSIRO, NICTA (aka Data61), Seeing Machines, Location Aware Technologies, and Hemisphere GPS (aka BEELINE). For over 10 years now, we've been focused on validating R&D and taking ideas to commercialisation.
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